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INSTALLATION
A minimum of 20 pounds (1.4 bar) of water pressure is required
for regeneration valve to operate effectively.
An uninterrupted alternating current (A/C) supply is required.
Note: Other voltages are available. Please make sure your
voltage supply is compatible with your unit before installation.
Condition of existing plumbing should be free from lime and
iron buildup. Piping that is built up heavily with lime and/or iron
should be replaced. If piping is clogged with iron, a separate
The softener should be located close to a drain to prevent air
Always provide for the installation of a by-pass valve if unit is
not equipped with one.
CAUTION
1. Place the softener tank where you want to install the unit
2. During cold weather, the installer should warm the valve to
room temperature before operating.
3. All plumbing should be done in accordance with local
plumbing codes. The pipe size for residential drain line
in excess of 7 gpm (26.5 Lpm) or length in excess of 20'
(6 m) require 3/4" (19 mm) drain line. Commercial drain
4. Refer to the dimensional drawing for cutting height of the
distributor tube. If there is no dimensional drawing, cut the
5. Lubricate the distributor O-ring seal and tank O-ring seal.
Place the main control valve on tank. Note: Only use
silicone lubricant.
6. Solder joints near the drain must be done prior to
Leave at least 6" (15 cm) between the DLFC and solder
joints when soldering pipes that are connected on the
DLFC. Failure to do this could cause interior damage to the
DLFC.
7.
common line.
8.
tank and that it is level.
9. Place approximately 1" (25 mm) of water above the grid
(Figure 1) in the salt tank. Do not add salt to the brine tank
at this time.
10. O n units with a by-pass, place in by-pass position. Turn on
the main water supply. Open a cold soft water tap nearby
and let run a few minutes or until the system is free from
foreign material (usually solder) that may have resulted
from the installation. Once clean, close the water tap.
11. Slowly place the by-pass in service position and let water
open a cold water tap nearby and let run until the air is
purged from the unit.
12. P lug unit into an electrical outlet. Note: A ll electrical
connections must be connected according to local codes.
Be certain the outlet is uninterrupted.
Figure 1 Residential A ir Check Valve
The water softener should be installed with the inlet, outlet, and
drain connections made in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations, and to meet applicable plumbing codes.
1. Turn the manual regeneraton knob slowly in a clockwise
direction until the program micro switch lifts on top of the
switch position changes, the valve will advance to the next
regeneration step. A lways allow the motor to stop before
moving to the next set of pins or spaces.
2.
remains steady for 10 minutes or until the water runs clear
(see above).
3. Position the valve to the brine / slow rinse position. Ensure
the unit is drawing water from the brine tank (this step may
need to be repeated).
4. Position the valve to the rapid rinse position. Check the
clear.
5.
Ensure water goes into the brine tank at the desired rate.
The brine valve drive cam will hold the valve in this position
6. Replace control box cover.
7. Put salt in the brine tank.
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